SHE Advisor RAF Coningsby

Job Title: SHE Advisor- On Base Operations

Job Location: RAF Coningsby – Full time on site

Salary: £53,500

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description

In this role, you’ll provide expert Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) leadership across a complex maintenance, training, logistics and office site, supporting both operational teams and corporate functions. You’ll lead a team of SHE associates, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards while managing a varied workload of site-wide projects.

Core Duties

• Be responsible for managing your own workload: this will include a number of On Base projects spanning across the business
• Provide professional SHE advice/support to the businesses across maintenance, training, logistics and office areas, as well as supporting functions.
• You will be expected to manage and lead a team of SHE associates across the base
• Provide competent SHE Assurance audit support the businesses across site
• You’ll be required to support the On Base SHE Reviews, as well as day to day base management scorecards, statistics, incident logs, presentation packs, associate meetings
• Lead on accident/incident root cause analysis and assurance activity, along with a wide variety of related tasks that fall within this diverse role
• Additionally, you will be involved in the implementation and maintenance of the SHE Management System (Certified to ISO45001, ISO104001 and ISO50001) within your business operation, leading on risk assessment, accident/incident analysis and assurance activity, along with a wide variety of related tasks that fall within this diverse role
• This role will also involve, at times, support to the wider business across the UK

Essential skills

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (level 5 /6 or equivalent)
• Good understanding of Hazard identification and risk management
• People management experience (either team leadership or mentor support)
• Knowledge and experience of Sustainability and Environmental Management

The SHE On Base Team

In this role, you’ll work as part of a collaborative SHE team, supporting a wider network of stakeholders across engineering, logistics, facilities management, training and operations. You’ll operate in a fast-paced operational environment where no two days are the same, contributing directly to safety, health, and environmental performance across multiple functions. The role offers good opportunities for both technical and personal development, with access to internal and external learning pathways to build specialist SHE expertise as well as broader leadership and communication skills. You’ll be encouraged to grow your capability while making a meaningful impact on site safety culture and operational excellence.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. 

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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